[NSRCA-discussion] 2013 NATS dates

Mon Feb 25 17:15:49 AKST 2013

What about IMAC they have less attendance at the NATS than us.  With their
attendance I'm surprised the AMA will even give them a week.  Not that I'm
suggesting they don't deserve a week.  One of the issues I have with the
NATS is that Intermediate and Advanced Pilots and those in MASTERS and FAI
that don't make the cut don't get any more flights than a regular weekend
contest.  Perhaps more would attend if we offered every pilot 12 guaranteed
flights.  That would make it more likely that the west coasters would make
the long trip to Muncie.

No one gets hooked on RC by watching someone fly a park flyer.  You get
hooked by watching someone go crazy with a heli or an IMAC plane or the
graceful flying of a pattern plane or the speed/wow factor of a jet or the
roar of a 4 engine B-17.  These are all endeavors that are not associated
with the typical AMA member.  If the AMA thinks they can survive without
these folks then let them try.  What these groups need to do is stop
supporting the AMA with their articles, photos, etc.  They'll have nothing
to draw the attention of new members.  AMA membership will never be what it
used to be because kids now a day are so much busier than they used to be
and there are so many more thinks competing for their interest.  We need to
find a financially viable solution for both the NSRCA and the AMA not to
mention all the other SIGS. Without the SIGS there would be no AMA.

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Guys it is too early in the week to talk about good drinks.  I got to work
tomorrow. 
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For those who weren't there, we had several buses take us from the Tullahoma
airport about 12 miles to the Jack Daniels' distillery for the "picnic".  On
the way back, there was a terrible thunderstorm.  When I mentioned the storm
to some attendee the next day, they said, "What thunderstorm?"

BTW, what did they call that stuff they served?  Was it Lynchburg Lemonade?
It tasted wonderful and went down so smooth!

Ron

On Feb 25, 2013, at 4:48 PM, John Fuqua wrote:

> At least that part you remember
>
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> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ronald Van
> Putte
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>
> The bus ride back from the Jack Daniel's distillery was memorable!
>
> Ron
>
> On Feb 25, 2013, at 4:12 PM, Atwood, Mark wrote:
>
>> Scott,  I think Ron is correct on this one (biting my tongue as I voice
> that!)   Back then the NSRCA had no input what so ever.  Obviously enough
> was wrong with the way the AMA ran the event to create a complete boycott
of
> the nationals in lieu of the NPAC.
>>
>> Peter, has the nats every been in a vacation spot???  Hmmmm.
>> Lawrenceville, IL certainly wasn't, and even the Npac in Tullahoma
>> wasn't exactly family friendly (although I seem to recall a wicked
>> hangover from a very nice tour/picnic at the Jack Daniel's distillary)
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>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Feb 25, 2013, at 4:33 PM, Scott McHarg
> <scmcharg at gmail.com<mailto:scmcharg at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>> With all due respect to a very nice guy and a guy very involved with what
> goes on, I do not necessarily agree with your reason being over.  The
NSRCA
> does not have much say on how it is run at all.  I will admit that they,
at
> the very least, listen to our concerns now but the AMA runs the show.
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 3:27 PM, Ronald Van Putte
> <vanputter at gmail.com<mailto:vanputter at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> We had N-PAC because AMA refused to permit NSRCA to have any say on how
> the Nats were run.  That reason is over.  Now we have to compete for Nats
> time with other SIGs.  In my opinion, the best way to do that is to
increase
> the number of Nats competitors in R/C Aerobatics.
>>
>> Ron
>>
>> On Feb 25, 2013, at 3:19 PM, Scott McHarg wrote:
>>
>> We also used to have NPAC.  Now, we have to do what we can within the
> framework of the AMA and their time restraints.  It is very unfortunate.
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 3:15 PM, Charlie Rock
> <charlierock at me.com<mailto:charlierock at me.com>> wrote:
>> And that is very very sad to hear!!! Charlie
>>
>> "When people are afraid of a government that is -  Tyranny; And a
> government that is afraid of the people that is - Liberty."
> Thomas Jefferson
>>
>> On Feb 25, 2013, at 3:12 PM, Archie Stafford
> <astafford at md.metrocast.net<mailto:astafford at md.metrocast.net>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I completely agree Ron but those days are gone. The AMA is no longer
>> focused on competition like it used to be
>>
>> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy ST III, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
>>
>>
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>> Date:
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>>
>> I know that "suck" and "blow" are opposites, but that situation both
> "sucks" and "blows".  We used to have a designated "checkin/practice" day
> and a "rain" day.
>>
>> Ron
>>
>> On Feb 25, 2013, at 2:42 PM, Archie Stafford wrote:
>>
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>> The AMA has shortened the total NATS period this year, so you read that
> correct. Fortunately, our actual flying days were not changed.  Soaring
went
> from 13 days to 6 days this year. In previous years, it was never truly
our
> day, but it worked out that way as a day of setup for the workers.  We
have
> never had a true practice day, but since the sites were free, they were
> available.  Sites 1 and 4 may be available, but that remains to be seen.
> Once Pylon is done then we will be able to use the sites.  Think of it as
> how the others sites have worked on Saturdays in previous years.
>>
>> Archie
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon 02/25/13 3:31 PM , mike mueller
> mups1953 at yahoo.com<mailto:mups1953 at yahoo.com> sent:
>>
>> I have a question too.
>> On the AMA site they show RC Pylon still being there on the Sunday the
>> 21st. If that's the case will it stop us from practicing on that day?
>> Thanks, Mike
>>
>> --- On Mon, 2/25/13, Bob Kane wrote:
>>
>> From: Bob Kane
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 2013 NATS dates
>> To: "General pattern discussion"
>> Date: Monday, February 25, 2013, 2:23 PM
>>
>> I sent a message on facebook, but here is my quesiton again via "real"
> email . . .  .
>>
>> Am I set to work site 1 again this year?  I am not going to try and
> compete and work as I did last year, it did not work out very well.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Bob Kane
>> getterflash at yahoo.com<mailto:getterflash at yahoo.com>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Archie Stafford
>> To: General pattern discussion
>> Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 11:03 AM
>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] 2013 NATS dates
>>
>> Just settled dates here at the NATS planning meeting. The official dates
> are now set and I want to get it out early.
>>
>> July 21-25.
>> Check-In is July 21.
>> Intermediate & Advanced flying July 22-24 Masters and FAI Prelims July
>> 22-24 Masters & FAI finals July 25
>>
>> Fees are the same as last year.
>> Early entry deadline:  June 24
>> Late deadline: July 8
>>
>> Fees will once again double after June 24. Refunds can be issued up to 24
> hours prior to start, minus the AMA part,  so if you register early and
have
> to change, you can get your NSRCA fees back.
>>
>> Will update with more information later, but wanted to get the dates out
> for planning purposes.
>>
>> Arch
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